The leading-edge vortex (LEV) is known to produce transient high lift in a wide variety of
circumstances. The underlying physics of LEV formation, growth, and shedding are explored …

It was thought that the aerodynamics of flapping flight in birds is fully understood for quite
some time, but recent studies have shown that this is not the case. Bird flight uses …

Unsteady aerofoil flows are often characterized by leading-edge vortex (LEV) shedding.
While experiments and high-order computations have contributed to our understanding of …

The shape and function of insect wings tremendously vary between insect species. This
review is engaged in how wing design determines the aerodynamic mechanisms with which …

Vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWT) are excellent candidates to complement traditional wind
turbines and increase the total wind energy capacity. Development of VAWT has been …

The dynamic stall development on a pitching airfoil at Re= 10 6 was investigated by time-
resolved surface pressure and velocity field measurements. Two stages were identified in …

Insect wing shapes are diverse and a renowned source of inspiration for the new generation
of autonomous flapping vehicles, yet the aerodynamic consequences of varying geometry is …

We investigate the forces and unsteady flow structures associated with harmonic oscillations
of an airfoil in the streamwise (surging) and transverse (plunging) directions in two …

Experiments with a pitching and plunging airfoil are conducted in order to investigate the
mechanisms responsible for the formation and detachment of leading edge vortices (LEVs) …

The flow topology and leading-edge vortex (LEV) formation and detachment mechanism of a
pitching and plunging flat plate are experimentally investigated in this study. Focus is placed …